38 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Records

Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 38 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,345 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.197 acres (8,580 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$999,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$18,160 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-03310-0000-00033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-03310-0000-00033
Alternative APN
  • 130331000033

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,345 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,345 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,580 sqft (0.197 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number130331000033
Street Address38 CHRISTOPHER ST
CityMONTCLAIR
StateNJ
Zip07042-4016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description55X156 IRR
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/MONTCLAIR
Legal Block3310
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTCLAIR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract16500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address38 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE, INC
Nov 16, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202542948
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateMay 7, 2026
Property Address38 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4016
Document Number0000030854
Instrument DateMay 1, 2026
Instrument202630854
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNOBLE ABSTRACT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4016

Mortgage

Document Number0000030854,
DateMay 7, 2026
Instrument202630854
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE, INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.46%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionESSEX NJ
Recording DateNov 16, 2022
Property Address38 CHRISTOPHER ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4016
Document Number0000100591
Instrument DateOct 28, 2022
Instrument2022100591
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2022
Title CompanyTRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,262.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address255 GROVE ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-4203

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address441 POMPTON AVE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1802

Mortgage

Document Number0000100592
DateNov 16, 2022
Instrument2022100592
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMontclair Township
Unified School DistrictMontclair Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$516,500 (-) Land $243,200 Building $273,300$516,500 (-) Land $243,200 Building $273,300
2025$18,160.00 (+3.32%)$516,500 (-) Land $243,200 Building $273,300$516,500 (-) Land $243,200 Building $273,300
2024$17,576.00 (+12.07%)
2023$516,500 Land $243,200 Building $273,300$516,500 Land $243,200 Building $273,300
2022$15,683.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU
serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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